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5 Self-Defense Protection Myths that Can Destroy you Financially!

5 Self-Defense Protection Myths that Can Destroy you Financially!

by Second Call Defense | Aug 18, 2023 | Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense

There are many myths about the aftermath of a self defense incident, especially when it comes to insurance, financial consequences, and law. Here are five of the most common misunderstandings that could prove devastating. 1. Homeowners Policies One of the most...

Why Brandishing is a Bad Idea… and Warning Shots…

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Aug 13, 2023 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense

Why brandishing, shooting to wound, and warning shots are BAD ideas For every bit of good advice out there about self defense, there are at least 10 pieces of bad advice. Some of the very worst advice is about how to avoid the legal fallout of self defense by using a...
What is Constitutional Carry?

What is Constitutional Carry?

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jul 5, 2023 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, General, Self Defense, Training, Videos

“Constitutional carry” is used within the gun community to mean no permit is required to legally carry a concealed firearm inside a given state, because the U.S. Constitution says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms. Pitfalls of Constitutional Carry In some...
Gun Safety for Children: Rules and Responsibilities

Gun Safety for Children: Rules and Responsibilities

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jun 5, 2023 | Beginners 101, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Home Protection, Self Defense, Training, True Stories, Videos

Law Enforcement Officer Kerry Tanner is on the range shooting with his young daughter Cassidy and talking about gun safety for children. As an LEO, Kerry has seen many accidents where children who didn’t know how to handle firearms got a hold of them, with tragic...
Calling 911

Calling 911

by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 8, 2023 | 911 Calls, Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense

You might think you know all you need to know about calling 911 after using a firearm for self defense. But most likely, you got your information from TV and movies, which are not the best sources. Watch a character on TV call 911, and it appears to be a quick and...
City of San Jose’s Gun Harm Reduction Ordinance

City of San Jose’s Gun Harm Reduction Ordinance

by Second Call Defense | May 1, 2023 | Courts & Legal, General, Self Defense

Your first responsibility is to protect you and your family; Second Call Defense first responsibility is to protect and defend you during the legal aftermath sure to follow. You deserve the best legal protection for armed self-defense! Remember, after calling 911,...
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